In the modern textile industry, yarn quality and production efficiency heavily rely on the sizing process — a critical intermediate step that protects yarn from breakage during weaving. Among various sizing agents, cassava starch has increasingly asserted its importance thanks to its environmental friendliness, cost-effectiveness, and versatile applications. So, what exactly is the role of cassava starch in the yarn sizing process, and why is it increasingly favored by textile manufacturers?
Cassava starch is a natural starch with high viscosity, excellent film-forming ability, and easy biodegradability. These characteristics make it an ideal sizing agent to protect yarn during weaving, especially with cotton, polyester, and blended yarns.
Key advantages of cassava starch in yarn sizing:
- Enhances yarn strength and reduces breakage during high-speed weaving
- Forms a thin, even film that smoothens yarn surfaces, allowing easy passage through weaving machines
- Easily washable, environmentally friendly, and reduces water pollution after processing
- Low-cost, easy to produce and distribute on an industrial scale
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In practical production, the yarn sizing process using cassava starch typically includes the following steps: mixing the starch solution – sizing the yarn – drying – cooling – winding. Once dissolved, cassava starch creates a high-adhesion solution that:
- Increases tensile strength and reduces fiber fuzz caused by friction in the weaving machine
- Lowers the defect rate in finished fabrics, thereby improving productivity and quality
- Minimizes wear and tear on weaving machine components due to its stable, uniform coating
As a result, cassava starch not only acts as a sizing agent but also contributes to optimizing the entire textile production chain.
As the textile industry shifts toward greener and more sustainable practices, choosing eco-friendly materials like cassava starch has become essential. Many major textile factories in Vietnam, India, China, South Korea, and beyond are gradually replacing chemical-based sizing agents with natural starches in order to:
- Achieve green certifications such as OEKO-TEX and GOTS
- Reduce COD/BOD generation in wastewater treatment
- Create a positive impression with international partners and end consumers
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